Shiftry (#0275) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk10094–167184–328

Def6058–123112–240

SpA9085–156166–306

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe8076–145148–284

Total480Higher than 59% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Shiftry outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug4×Fairy2×Fighting2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

NormalRockSteelDragon

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Wind Rider
Gives immunity to wind moves, and causes the Pokémon's Attack to increase by one stage when hit by one.
PickpocketHidden ability
Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.69% of teams · rank #101 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Naughty
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Knock Off
Solar Blade
Heat Wave
Sucker Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.36%
Rated 1500+0.46%
Rated 1630+0.69%
Rated 1760+0.83%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.69%

Moves

Knock Off100%
Solar Blade85.8%
Heat Wave82.5%
Sucker Punch62.9%
Growth20.5%
Tailwind10.4%
Explosion8.7%
Leaf Blade7.4%
Low Kick4.8%
Aerial Ace3.1%

Items

Life Orb88.8%
Focus Sash10.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.6%
Rocky Helmet0.2%
Power Herb0%
Leftovers0%

Abilities

86.5%
13.5%

EV spreads

Naughty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe64.6%
Naive 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe15%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.3%
Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe3.1%
Hasty 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe2.7%

Tera types

Dark65.6%
Fire17.8%
Grass11.8%
Fighting4.8%

Common teammates

Venusaur80.6%
Ninetales80.5%
Entei74.6%
Forretress62.9%
Slowbro62.9%
Terrakion14.4%
Gligar11.7%
Grafaiai8.2%

Evolution

#0273SeedotGrass
1. Level 14#0274NuzleafGrassDark
  1. Use Leaf Stone#0275ShiftryGrassDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 5

EvoLeaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15

1Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

1HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

1PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

1Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 73

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 23

EggAbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

EggAstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

EggBeat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

EggExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggGrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

EggHardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

EggMega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggRazor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

EggRolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

EggSynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

EggTackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

EggTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Wicked Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#024New Hoenn#024Galar#041Kitakami#056

By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 feet per second that can level houses.
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It lives quietly in the deep forest. It is said to create chilly winter winds with the fans it holds.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield
By flapping its leafy fan, it can whip up gusts of 100 ft/second that can level houses.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
A Pokémon that was feared as a forest guardian. It can read the foe’s mind and take preemptive action.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X · Sword
It is said to arrive on chilly, wintry winds. Feared from long ago as the guardian of forests, this Pokémon lives in a deep forest where people do not venture.
Emerald
SHIFTRY’s large fans generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. This Pokémon chooses to live quietly deep in forests.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
SHIFTRY is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ダーテング
Japanese (romaji): Dirteng
Korean: 다탱구
Chinese (Traditional): 狡猾天狗
Chinese (Simplified): 狡猾天狗
French: Tengalice
German: Tengulist
Spanish: Shiftry
Italian: Shiftry

Sprites

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3D models

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Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 216
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FieldGrass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Sword 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

White 2 1 area

Nature SanctuaryWalking in rustling grass · Lv 59

Black 2 1 area

Nature SanctuaryWalking in rustling grass · Lv 59